Commercialisation Manager – Agri-Tech (ALC1596) in University of East Anglia

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Research and Innovation Division

Salary will be £48,149 per annum, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum

Fixed Term

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)

28 Jul 2025

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Commercialisation Manager – Agri-Tech (ALC1596)

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Research and Innovation Services

Commercialisation Manager – Agri-Tech
Ref: ALC1596

Salary on appointment will be £48,149 per annum, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum.

UEA’s Research and Innovation Service (RIN) are looking to recruit a highly motivated Commercialisation Manager – Agri-Tech to specialise in the development and delivery of services relating to the commercialisation of UEA intellectual property. You will have a particular focus on the commercialisation of Agri-Tech including licensing and the formation of and support of spin-out companies – particularly when UEA intellectual property is being licensed or assigned to these new entities.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, identifying and developing new opportunities for commercially relevant Agri-tech innovations, collaboration with researchers, co-create with farmers and growers to build opportunities for translational investment and managing a portfolio of projects to deliver commercially attractive opportunities for industry and investors.

Applicants will be expected to satisfy all essential criteria outlined in the person specification found in the candidate brochure.

This full-time post is available from 1 September 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2028.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 28 July 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Joita Dey, Commercial Manager Innovation via [email protected].

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